Teeth Grinding – Kingwood, TX
How To Get
Past the Grind
Although you might think stress is the main cause of teeth grinding, medically referred to as bruxism, the more common cause is a misaligned bite or missing or crooked teeth. When the bite is off or unbalanced, the discomfort can cause teeth grinding. Occasional teeth grinding is usually not an issue and doesn’t cause harm, but when teeth grinding happens regularly or subconsciously, it can become a problem that causes serious discomfort and additional dental issues. Contact our dental office to receive treatment for chronic teeth grinding in Kingwood.
Why Choose Kingwood Family Dentistry for Help with Teeth Grinding?
- Custom-Made Nightguards for Every Patient
- Dentist with More than 30 Years of Experience
- We Treat Every Patient Like an Old Friend
Symptoms of Teeth Grinding
If you experience any one of the following, it’s best to contact our Kingwood dental office about possible teeth grinding:
- Sensitive teeth due to enamel wear
- Pain or tightness in the jaw
- Earaches or headaches
- Chronic headaches
- Partner complaints about grinding noises when you sleep
Why is Teeth Grinding Harmful?
Tooth enamel may be the hardest substance in the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth can’t be harmed. Teeth grinding often happens at night during sleep when patients are unaware of the habit. This can make it difficult to stop without outside intervention from the dentist. Aside from the pain and discomfort, chronic teeth grinding can cause many dental and health problems, including:
- TMJ Disorder
- Worn or flattened teeth
- Fractured or chipped teeth
- Loose teeth
- Hearing loss
- Changes in facial appearance
If chronic teeth grinding continues without treatment from our dental office, the results can be devastating for your smile. Teeth compromised by grinding must be repaired with tooth-colored fillings, crowns, or root canals. If teeth are lost, they must be replaced by crown and bridgework, dentures, or dental implants.
Teeth Grinding Treatment
If stress is the cause of your teeth grinding, Dr. Mosby can provide a simple and affordable nightguard. Every nightguard is custom-made for the individual patient for maximum comfort and effectiveness. How does it work? When you visit our Kingwood dental office for a nightguard to stop teeth grinding, one of our gentle and caring team members will take impressions of your teeth. Your impressions are then sent off to a trusted dental lab to fabricate your nightguard.
For patients who experience teeth grinding as a result of a misaligned bite or other dental issues, Dr. Mosby will provide a comprehensive examination and treatment plan to correct the problem. Our dental office can use a combination of restorative dentistry treatments to create balance and return comfort to your smile. We may also recommend a nightguard to make sure that the teeth grinding is under control and does not affect your new smile.
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